Coon Creek TrailThis 5-mile out and back hike ventures up a coastal canyon at the south end of Montaña de Oro State Park.

Cuesta Ridge Botanical AreaThis 6-mile round trip hike crosses a ridge in the Santa Lucia Mountains with panoramic views over San Luis Obispo, ascending to a grove of Sargent cypress in a botanical area in Los Padres National Forest.

East Cuesta RidgeThis wide dirt road offers an 8.4-mile hike to the top of Mount Lowe or a longer trek to the top of Lopez Canyon Trail, offering ocean views over San Luis Obispo and inland views over an evergreen wilderness.

Hi Mountain TrailThis 1.4-mile long trail goes through many phases as it explores the Santa Lucia Mountains east of Arroyo Grande and makes for a 3.25-mile loop including a walk along Hi Mountain Road.

Islay Creek TrailThis easy 6-mile out and back hike follows a wide trail up a coastal canyon flanked by thousand-foot peaks, passing a small waterfall to reach an abandoned barn.

Islay HillThis 1.8-mile out and back hike climbs 550 feet to the top of San Luis Obispo’s easternmost Morro.

Johnson Ranch LoopThis 2.5 to 3.7-mile loop explores a grassy open space just south of San Luis Obispo.

Oso Flaco Lake TrailThis hike of 2 miles or more takes a boardwalk over a coastal lake and across sand dunes to an out-of-the-way beach.

Piedras BlancasThis 3.2-mile out-and-back hike ventures up the coast from the Piedras Blancas Elephant Seal Rookery to Piedras Blancas Light Station. Additional boardwalks at the rookery can be used to add another mile of hiking.

Point Buchon TrailThis 1 1/3 to 6.8-mile hike explores the beautiful coastline south of Montaña de Oro State Park.

Reservoir CanyonThis 5.35-mile hike ascends 1,350 feet past a waterfall and a collection of junk sculptures on the way to a treeless summit overlooking San Luis Obispo.

Reservoir Canyon Summit TrailThis 4.1-mile hike ascends to a point on the northwest end of the ridge above Reservoir Canyon, presenting panoramic views over San Luis Obispo from the base of an old tower with a bell that can be rung with a thrown pebble.

Reservoir Flats TrailThis 2-mile loop delivers fine ocean and canyon views as it explores the bottom of Islay Creek Canyon in Montaña de Oro State Park.

Rinconada TrailThis 3 to 3.25-mile hike near Santa Margarita ascends past an old mercury mine and bucolic views to a grassy saddle with a sweeping perspective over the Santa Lucia Mountains. Extend the outing to the nearby summit of Bell Mountain for even grander vistas.

Sycamore Crest TrailThis 1.75-mile hike departs from Sycamore Mineral Springs Resort and ascends the north slope of Ontario Hill, arriving at a scenic ocean perch. Extend the hike down the ridge and create a 3.25-mile one-way hike.

South Hills Ridge TrailThis 1.5-mile out and back hike ascends 450 feet to the highest point in a cluster of hills near downtown San Luis Obispo, offering fine views over the city and surroundings.

Stenner Creek Trail to the EucsThis 3.7-mile hike goes up Stenner Creek Canyon past a small waterfall and views of Bishop Peak to a collection of freeride bike trails called the Eucs.

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